Dear Readers: Sunday, February 11, 2018 marks the anniversary of the birth of two men who dominated the Louisiana race tracks prior to the Civil War: Colonel Adam L. Bingaman of Natchez, Mississippi (1793–1869), and Louisiana's Duncan F. Kenner (1813–1887). …
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Dear Readers: The Times wishes its readers a very happy and prosperous 2018! It's also time for an update on the Fair Grounds Racing Club horses, who have both turned four years old as of January 1st. Club filly Efforting, who spent the summer on the farm in Northern …
Dear Readers: The Times has been hinting about its most recent contribution on the topic of antebellum turfman Duncan Kenner, and its piece titled "Diligent Restoration: The renovation and remarkable history of Ashland-Belle Helene plantation" is included in the Fall 2017 issue …
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Dear Readers: The Times was on hiatus during August, enjoying the unseasonably cool summer weather of Saratoga Springs! As we count down the last days of summer back in steamy New Orleans, we're overdue in providing an update on the stars of the Fair Grounds Racing …
[Read more...] about Excitations Steals Second Place in the G2 Amsterdam Stakes
Dear Readers: Before we dive into the exploits of Fair Grounds Racing Club horses Excitations and Efforting, we'd like to update our readers on the Times' recent activities. We are pleased to announce that the Times is contributing a piece to a local Louisiana publication for …
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